Welcome to 9Health Fair! April 17-25, 2010

Below 100. Under 200. One hundred twenty over 80. Do you know what these numbers mean? You should. They are ideal levels for glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. In a recent WebMD article by doctors at the Columbia Center for Heart Disease Prevention, learning about those three key health numbers can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and even save a person’s life.

This spring over 85,000 people came to a 9Health Fair to learn about their key health indicators! If you did not attend a 9Health Fair in the spring you may be able to attend a fair this fall. Please check back frequently for more information regarding dates, locations and health screenings.

9Health Fair Mission: To promote health awareness and to encourage individuals to assume responsibility for their own health.

THANKS to our Sponsors

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If you pre-registered for a 9Health Fair this year, you can receive your results on-line two to four weeks after your fair date.
View how 9Health Fair achieved its 2008 goals in our 2008 Annual Report.
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Risk Factors for Diabetes Types 1 and 2

Diabetes affects over 21 million people in the United States, or 7 percent of the population. Dr. Michael McDermott, director of Endocrinology and Diabetes Practice at University of Colorado Hospital, states that while the risk of developing either type of diabetes is partly genetic determined, the main modifiable risk factor of developing Type 2 Diabetes being overweight. Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25-30 kg/m2. A person’s BMI can be determined by measuring their height and weight and plotting these on a BMI chart, which can be found in most health care offices or on the internet. Eating right and getting at least 30 minutes of daily exercise are to two ways to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

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